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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 464.06 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 464.06 and 172.35 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 464.06 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/464.06 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 464.06 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 79,979.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,979.88/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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